Cannot text to some phone numbers

When I try to text my sister's phone I get the error message- "must contain valid recipients and content"- I can call her mobile number but can't text to it. Any ideas on what may be going on?

I note that when I click the number to call from Contacts list her name is in a gray box with a red question mark in front of her name. Could it some how be entered incorrectly in my contacts list?
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+853 1234 5678
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